President Obama has a hard time selling his accomplishments and fuel policies

SypherAL said:

While I am a big believer and supporter of President Obama....lately I have been identifying a very serious issue with him which could potentially have serious consequences. He has alot of trouble communicating with potential swing voters regarding his accomplishments. Sure, he currently leads in the majority of the swing state polls...and sure, Fox News and the majority of his conservative critics bash him on a daily basis regarding his "failed policies"...but in reality....Obama has accomplished quite a bit in his short 3 1/2 years as president. He needs to work on selling these accomplishments to the American people. While I do believe he will pick up the pace once the Republican candidate is selected...I am beginning to believe this election will come down energy policy. Obama is in a dangerous position if he continues to take the stance "The president has nothing to do with gas prices, free market determines them." While this is almost 100% true, the majority of voters are unwilling to accept this. He must make it look like he is willing to do anything to reduce fuel prices. I believe the best way to deflect the blame onto the GOP would be to approve the portion of the keystone pipline that runs through Nebraska. Nebraska legislation has voiced major concerns about environmental hazards about the pipeline. If Obama would approve the southern and midwest development of the pipline resulting in resistence from a Republican Governor and sate he could easily deflect all the heat onto the GOP.

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JasonI said:

He has never been so good at communicating his accomplishments, I agree...

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Diogenes said:

Maybe because he has no positive accomplishments to show for all the taxpayer money he has spent and the crippling new regulations he has imposed.

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SypherAL said:

While I am a big believer and supporter of President Obama....lately I have been identifying a very serious issue with him which could potentially have serious consequences. He has alot of trouble communicating with potential swing voters regarding his accomplishments. Sure, he currently leads in the majority of the swing state polls...and sure, Fox News and the majority of his conservative critics bash him on a daily basis regarding his "failed policies"...but in reality....Obama has accomplished quite a bit in his short 3 1/2 years as president. He needs to work on selling these accomplishments to the American people. While I do believe he will pick up the pace once the Republican candidate is selected...I am beginning to believe this election will come down energy policy. Obama is in a dangerous position if he continues to take the stance "The president has nothing to do with gas prices, free market determines them." While this is almost 100% true, the majority of voters are unwilling to accept this. He must make it look like he is willing to do anything to reduce fuel prices. I believe the best way to deflect the blame onto the GOP would be to approve the portion of the keystone pipline that runs through Nebraska. Nebraska legislation has voiced major concerns about environmental hazards about the pipeline. If Obama would approve the southern and midwest development of the pipline resulting in resistence from a Republican Governor and one of the most reliable RED states in the country, Obama could easily deflect all the heat onto the GOP.

He must also steer this debate back onto the economy. The GOP knows the economy is improving and they know it will be extremely difficult to challenge Obama regarding economic growth. The GOP needs a distraction such as gas prices to create fear and anger resulting is stalled economic growth. Obama MUST get creative to prevent a slip in consumer confidence resulting in less travel during the summer and less economic growth, possibly a decline.

I myself believe fuel prices are the last issue Obama must tackle before he is guaranteed re-election. While gas prices can be extremely dangerous and leave a door wide open to allow Romney to get back into this thing, I do believe the president of the united states is in a good position to sell his stance as doing everything possible to reduce gas prices while exposing Romney for his multiple stances on multiple issues as governor, along with is liberal track record. Regardless of whoever wins, this election sould be a very interesting one to watch. Money will be readily available on both sides of the debate which should lead to an exciting election.

Thoughts?

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Diogenes said:

Maybe because he has no positive accomplishments to show for all the taxpayer money he has spent and the crippling new regulations he has imposed.

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Diogenes said:

Maybe because he has no positive accomplishments to show for all the taxpayer money he has spent and the crippling new regulations he has imposed.

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Diogenes said:

Maybe because he has no positive accomplishments to show for all the taxpayer money he has spent and the crippling new regulations he has imposed.

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More Americans this month said the economy was improving than at any time in eight years as the job market picked up.

The share of households viewing the economy as heading in the right direction rose to 34 percent in March, the most since January 2004, pushing the Bloomberg monthly expectations gauge to a one-year high of 1. The weekly Bloomberg Comfort Index (COMFCOMF) was minus 34.9 in the period ended March 18, down from a four-year high of minus 33.7 over the previous seven days.

Most Americans Since 2004 See Economy Improving as Jobs Pick Up - Bloomberg

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Applications (INJCJC) for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in four years, reinforcing signs the U.S. labor market is picking up.

Jobless Claims in U.S. Fall to Lowest Level in Four Years - Bloomberg

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The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in February by the most in 11 months, signaling the world’s largest economy will strengthen.

Index of U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Climbs 0.7% - Bloomberg

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Sales of previously owned U.S. houses held in February near an almost two-year high, adding to evidence the market that triggered the recession is firming.

Existing U.S. Home Sales Hold Near Two-Year High: Economy - Bloomberg

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SypherAL said:

That is a very arrogant statement, it takes the president, congress, and the senate to run up the debt, not just Obama. The Republican party is just as responsible as Obama for our increasing debt. They are protecting the rich during a time when increased taxes on the wealthiest Americans is a must, any legitimate economist will tell you this. Entitlement reform is inevitable and Obama knows this which is why he tried working out a grand deal with Bahner a few months back....which fell through for one simple reason, the republicans unwillingness to tell the rich people they represent to start paying some taxes, every party is responsible for this debt crisis, the president cant run America on his own.

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hazlnut said:

Thank you for the Fox News talking point.

Do you have an original thought based on facts?

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jgarden47 said:

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Contrary to popular opinion, the world price for oil is being set by the private sector in New York, London and Dubai - not the White House!

Even if the Keystone Pipeline were already completed and/or America was totally self-sufficient in energy, what makes US consumers think would Canada or the multinationals be willing to sell to sell oil/gas to a Romney/Santorum/Gingrich Administration for anything less than the world price?

Short of nationalizing oil production within America's borders, no US president can guarantee stable oil/gas prices!

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SypherAL said:

While I am a big believer and supporter of President Obama....lately I have been identifying a very serious issue with him which could potentially have serious consequences. He has alot of trouble communicating with potential swing voters regarding his accomplishments. Sure, he currently leads in the majority of the swing state polls...and sure, Fox News and the majority of his conservative critics bash him on a daily basis regarding his "failed policies"...but in reality....Obama has accomplished quite a bit in his short 3 1/2 years as president. He needs to work on selling these accomplishments to the American people. While I do believe he will pick up the pace once the Republican candidate is selected...I am beginning to believe this election will come down energy policy. Obama is in a dangerous position if he continues to take the stance "The president has nothing to do with gas prices, free market determines them." While this is almost 100% true, the majority of voters are unwilling to accept this. He must make it look like he is willing to do anything to reduce fuel prices. I believe the best way to deflect the blame onto the GOP would be to approve the portion of the keystone pipline that runs through Nebraska. Nebraska legislation has voiced major concerns about environmental hazards about the pipeline. If Obama would approve the southern and midwest development of the pipline resulting in resistence from a Republican Governor and one of the most reliable RED states in the country, Obama could easily deflect all the heat onto the GOP.

He must also steer this debate back onto the economy. The GOP knows the economy is improving and they know it will be extremely difficult to challenge Obama regarding economic growth. The GOP needs a distraction such as gas prices to create fear and anger resulting is stalled economic growth. Obama MUST get creative to prevent a slip in consumer confidence resulting in less travel during the summer and less economic growth, possibly a decline.

I myself believe fuel prices are the last issue Obama must tackle before he is guaranteed re-election. While gas prices can be extremely dangerous and leave a door wide open to allow Romney to get back into this thing, I do believe the president of the united states is in a good position to sell his stance as doing everything possible to reduce gas prices while exposing Romney for his multiple stances on multiple issues as governor, along with is liberal track record. Regardless of whoever wins, this election sould be a very interesting one to watch. Money will be readily available on both sides of the debate which should lead to an exciting election.

Thoughts?

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jgarden47 said:

Thread: President Obama has a hard time selling his accomplishments and fuel policies

Contrary to popular opinion, the world price for oil is being set by the private sector in New York, London and Dubai - not the White House!

Even if the Keystone Pipeline were already completed and/or America was totally self-sufficient in energy, what makes US consumers think would Canada or the multinationals be willing to sell to sell oil/gas to a Romney/Santorum/Gingrich Administration for anything less than the world price?

Short of nationalizing oil production within America's borders, no US president can guarantee stable oil/gas prices!

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jgarden47 said:

Thread: President Obama has a hard time selling his accomplishments and fuel policies

Contrary to popular opinion, the world price for oil is being set by the private sector in New York, London and Dubai - not the White House!

Even if the Keystone Pipeline were already completed and/or America was totally self-sufficient in energy, what makes US consumers think would Canada or the multinationals be willing to sell to sell oil/gas to a Romney/Santorum/Gingrich Administration for anything less than the world price?

Short of nationalizing oil production within America's borders, no US president can guarantee stable oil/gas prices!

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apdst said:

That's not what the Libbos told us for 8 whole years. Looks like that talking point that was constantly parroted for those 8 years is coming back to bite the Libbos in the ass.

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apdst said:

That's not what the Libbos told us for 8 whole years. Looks like that talking point that was constantly parroted for those 8 years is coming back to bite the Libbos in the ass.

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SypherAL said:

That is a very arrogant statement, it takes the president, congress, and the senate to run up the debt, not just Obama. The Republican party is just as responsible as Obama for our increasing debt. They are protecting the rich during a time when increased taxes on the wealthiest Americans is a must, any legitimate economist will tell you this. Entitlement reform is inevitable and Obama knows this which is why he tried working out a grand deal with Bahner a few months back....which fell through for one simple reason, the republicans unwillingness to tell the rich people they represent to start paying some taxes, every party is responsible for this debt crisis, the president cant run America on his own.

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Amigo said:

I don't think the Milton Friedman would agree with you.

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JasonI said:

Al Swearengen For President!

Even a dead Swearengen is a better candidate than anyone your party has...

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jgarden47 said:

Is "apsdt" actually admitting that GOP promises in 2012 are no more responsible than those made by the hated "Libbos?"

WAIT - wasn't it the GOP supporters, who by their "constantly parroting" of the WMD rant, committed America to a bloody decade of senseless war in Iraq.

Unfortunately, that one will be "coming back to bite (all Americans) in the ass" for decades to come.

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"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line."
--President Bill Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program."
--President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998

"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face."
--Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983."
--Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998

"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs."
Letter to President Clinton, signed by:
-- Democratic Senators Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others, Oct. 9, 1998

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."
-Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies."
-- Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies."
Letter to President Bush, Signed by:
-- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and th! e means of delivering them."
-- Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country."
-- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power."
-- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction."
-- Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..."
-- Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force -- if necessary -- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security."
-- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction."
-- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002

"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do"
-- Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."
-- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction."
-- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..."
-- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003

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SypherAL said:

That is a very arrogant statement, it takes the president, congress, and the senate to run up the debt, not just Obama. The Republican party is just as responsible as Obama for our increasing debt. They are protecting the rich during a time when increased taxes on the wealthiest Americans is a must, any legitimate economist will tell you this. Entitlement reform is inevitable and Obama knows this which is why he tried working out a grand deal with Bahner a few months back....which fell through for one simple reason, the republicans unwillingness to tell the rich people they represent to start paying some taxes, every party is responsible for this debt crisis, the president cant run America on his own.

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